What is the Abortion Memorial?

This is a safe place for mothers, fathers, grandparents, and other family members to remember children who were lost to abortion. Share your story, thoughts, and prayers in words, pictures, or video. Abortion Memorial is a place to honor children lost in the womb, and provides a place for healing and encouragement.

If you are a visitor to the site, take a moment to read through the memorials and stories, and pray for the families impacted by abortion.

I was scared

I was distraught when I heard how gentle my dad had been with my older sister when he found out that she was pregnant. I always thought that she had got thrown out. I was scared of him finding out. But I found out later he cried, he was disappointed but he was a loving Dad. I only knew the alcoholic Dad. I was 17, working, going to college. I tried to find us a home but nowhere would help me. You would be the same age as my niece now, seeing her grow makes me think of you. Life passes, moves on. I feel so bad I don’t hate myself anymore. I managed to find peace after years of self loathing, but I want to give back that peace because you should be mourned. You deserve to be mourned. Your life ended at 12 weeks gestation and having had 4 beautiful children after you, I now know what 12 weeks meant. Your size, you were fully formed. It was such a big mistake. I am sorry if you felt it. I am sorry I did that to you. It wasn’t my Dad’s fault. I should have been brave.I should have done the right thing. Grandad is such a good bloke, he doesn’t drink anymore. He is a completely different person now. I don’t blame him. If only I could go back and give that 17 year old some support, some advice, shake her up, remind her of who she is. You never knew the love of your mummy. I hope where you went you got to feel love, that you got a chance to grow. I wish I could have given you that chance, even to be loved by another family even if it could not have been me. I wish I got a chance to love you though.